A conversation with Joel Beinin Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History Stanford University

The Middle East and North Africa have suddenly thrust themselves once again into our headlines, as U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the region find themselves as the targets of outrage. Israeli President Benyamin Netanyahu has thrust himself into the U.S. presidential elections by upping the pressure on the U.S. to attack Iran over its nuclear research program. Meanwhile, the newly elected administration in Egypt struggles to find its way after the inspiring revolution there.

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